India has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to Pakistan, making it clear that continued support for terrorism could threaten its very existence on the world map. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, addressing troops at an Army post in Rajasthan’s Anupgarh, said Pakistan must end its policy of sponsoring terror groups or face severe consequences.
General Dwivedi made a direct reference to Operation Sindoor, a major military offensive launched earlier this year in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He warned that if Islamabad refuses to stop exporting terror, India will not hesitate to unleash another round of action, one even harsher than before.
“This time we will not show the restraint we maintained during Operation Sindoor 1.0,” General Dwivedi said. “We will take steps that will force Pakistan to think hard about whether it wishes to retain its place in geography. If Pakistan wants to remain on the map, it must stop state-sponsored terrorism.”
Encouraging the soldiers to remain alert and battle-ready, the Army Chief added, “If God wills, you’ll get an opportunity soon. All the best.”
His statement came shortly after Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed new details about Operation Sindoor. According to Singh, Indian forces had shot down four to five Pakistani fighter jets, including US-made F-16s and Chinese-origin JF-17s, during the May operation. The offensive targeted nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) using precision-guided long-range weapons.
The strikes had brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of war. Reports suggest Pakistan lost not only fighter jets but also a “big bird”, believed to be an airborne early warning and control aircraft. The operation ended on May 10 after Pakistani military commanders sought a ceasefire, following heavy losses.
General Dwivedi stressed that India’s approach in Operation Sindoor was focused and ethical: only terrorist training camps, hideouts, and masterminds were destroyed. No civilian lives were targeted, nor were purely military installations attacked. He also highlighted how India presented evidence of the destroyed camps to the international community to counter Pakistan’s attempts at denial.
During his address, the Army Chief honoured officers who played key roles in the operation. BSF 140th Battalion Commandant Prabhakar Singh, Rajputana Rifles Major Ritesh Kumar, and Havildar Mohit Gaira were recognised for their exemplary service.